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Crafting the Perfect College Résumé: Your Ultimate Guide

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This comprehensive guide will help you create a standout college résumé that captures the attention of admissions counselors in under 30 seconds. Learn how to present a one-page advertisement of yourself, including your objectives, education, work experience, and references while ensuring a perfect layout and formatting. Understand the importance of using action verbs, bullet points, and professional fonts. With sample résumés and tips on proofreading and editing, you'll be ready to make a great first impression and sell yourself effectively.

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Crafting the Perfect College Résumé: Your Ultimate Guide

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  1. College Résumés Senior Communications

  2. What is a résumé? • One page advertisement

  3. How long does an admissions counselor look at your résumé? • Less than 30 seconds • 1 Minute • 3 Minutes

  4. First Impressions Résumé • Must be PERFECT! • Appearance • Paper • Truthful

  5. Parts of a Résumé • Objective • States purpose • Education • Activities • Volunteer Service • Honors & Awards • Work Experience • References

  6. References • NO family • Teachers • Mentors • Pastor • Principal • Organization Sponsor • Coach

  7. Format • 1” – 1.25” margins • Max: 12 pt font, Min: 10 pt. font size • Professional font style-easy to read • Bulleted lists • Use phrases with action verbs • Use tabs for alignment • Consistency

  8. Action Verbs • Served turkey dinner to homeless • Organized high school prom • Assisted with Open House Activities • Recruited members for FBLA • Volunteered at hospital once a month • Tutored 9th grade math student • Picked up litter in community

  9. Good Luck! • Sample résumé • Always proofread, have a friend proofread, and edit!! • Sell yourself! • Make a GREAT first impression!

  10. Assignment • Guided Practice-bullets, lines, & tabs on Word • Independent Practice-Create your college résumé. • Proof it & have a friend proof it. • Print and turn in.

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